Any one have riding plans this weekend?

[mxmama393]

I was wondering if any of you near the Gulf coast have plans to ride this weekend.

We have/had plans to visit Spendora but it may be too wet after the rain they are expecting.

We would like the chance to meet up with some ATMers if any one knows of a family friendly place.

I guess if we don't go out of town, we could always hit the trails at forest hills


mxmama

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by tirebiter

I love riding the trails at Foresthill, one of my favorite spots. Heard they got some fresh snow on Sunday, should be dry by next weekend.

Must be another forest hill! LOL... I am Louisiana, there wasn't any snow here last week. But you could still come join us if we go

[Florida 393]

John and I are either hitting Atmore MX Park, Mossy Head MX or the new track at Baker, FL on Saturday.

Bill

[mxmama393]

Are they all in Baker FL? I want to look them up.

You know if any have RV hook up??

[Florida 393]

Atmore MX Park is in Atmore, Alabama, Mossy Head is actually West Florida Motocross, north of DeFuniak Springs and baker is in Baker, Florida. I know that the people with RV's have to bring generators to all of these. Pretty primitive actually as far as hook ups. I am trying to return to riding after a 10 month lay off so I probably won't be much fun to ride with. John has to put up with my groaning and pain pills or else do without.

Bill

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by Florida 393

Atmore MX Park is in Atmore, Alabama, Mossy Head is actually West Florida Motocross, north of DeFuniak Springs and baker is in Baker, Florida. I know that the people with RV's have to bring generators to all of these. Pretty primitive actually as far as hook ups. I am trying to return to riding after a 10 month lay off so I probably won't be much fun to ride with. John has to put up with my groaning and pain pills or else do without.

Bill

Hey Bill, not to make you feel bad cause I know I am a girl and all.... but I bet you are still faster/better than me. If not well there is always Jude, u know my son

Besides, I think its fun just getting to meet up with folks you know. Me and hubby like this stuff allot, but its so much better when you get to meet good people!


Alabama sounds fun (cause its closer) were kinda good at finding RV parks. Let me have a look around on Google for Atmore MX.

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by tirebiter

Are you sure? I heard you never know what kinda weather your gonna get down there..
Our Foresthill..
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K I am really confused.

in case you haven't heard yet...
I am reallllllly ............... sllllooooowwwww......

Your thing says your in north cal..something or other ...You in Louisiana?

[Florida 393]

Here is the Gulf MX.com link: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Go to Alabama in the index. Not to much info there other than the schedule for practice and rough directions. The track is nice but some difficult jumps I just roll.

If you and the husband are bringing the kids this far let me know, Monica, John and I will meet y'all there. be aware no water hook ups and a generator is necessary for power. We just pull the trailer behind the trusty pick-up for John's and my bikes. As long as I don't have to be on call or at the air base we are riding. this is my first time since May of 06 and before the surgeries/kidney failure/coma. Should be interesting to say the least.

Bill

[Henry]

im not on the gulf coast but im pretty sure im hittin up Southwick on sunday for an OP!!! fun, fun, fun.

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by Florida 393

Here is the Gulf MX.com link: [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] Go to Alabama in the index. Not to much info there other than the schedule for practice and rough directions. The track is nice but some difficult jumps I just roll.

If you and the husband are bringing the kids this far let me know, Monica, John and I will meet y'all there. be aware no water hook ups and a generator is necessary for power. We just pull the trailer behind the trusty pick-up for John's and my bikes. As long as I don't have to be on call or at the air base we are riding. this is my first time since May of 06 and before the surgeries/kidney failure/coma. Should be interesting to say the least.

Bill

We would love to meet up with you guys!!

Man I had no idea.... you must be thrilled!

Well you better take it easy..cause all I know is treatment for shock. LOL

[mxmama393]

Hey Bill... I didn't goto the link you sent yet. But when doing a search on Google earth (satellite view) It came up with this MX park in Brewton, AL. Looks nice, just curious if you heard of or been there?

[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]


I am going to the link you sent now...

[Florida 393]

Escamos Attic is an off road park. We haven't been there yet. it has a shop and a 9-10 mile loop through the woods and swamps. it is just North of our home. They are on the Gulf MX page too, I believe.

Bill

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by Florida 393

Escamos Attic is an off road park. We haven't been there yet. it has a shop and a 9-10 mile loop through the woods and swamps. it is just North of our home. They are on the Gulf MX page too, I believe.

Bill

And they have a nice web page... check it out!


So tell me about Atmore MX, anything that makes this place special? Even if its just personal. How long is the track?

[Florida 393]

Track is about 1.5 miles in length with several doubles, table tops and whoop sections. Conditions vary from clay/loam to hard pack which is typical for this area. Not very crowded and close to our house. Nothing really special just a fun place for John and I to ride, he has gotten a 4th place and won a moto there on his RM-Z250. Can be pretty dusty but they have a sprinkler system and they do use it. I like it because it is wide since the owners are quad racers but no hassles with the quad racers ever. Pretty laid back bunch there.

Escamo's attic has a great web site and the shop does a pretty good salvage business as well as used bikes. I understand they have an MX track now but we have not been up there yet.

More tomorrow, I got to get up at 0430 to be at the air station for work, later.

Bill

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by Henry

im not on the gulf coast but im pretty sure im hittin up Southwick on sunday for an OP!!! fun, fun, fun.

um... "OP".. can u identify meaning of that please? could be so many things, its driving me insane



Oh and Bill... thanks for all your ideas.... That track does sound great especially if they use the water!! One more question... Do the quads ride the same time as bikes? I ask because it worries me to death with Jude. Not that I think quad riders are careless.... but accidents do happen, and the weight & size of a quad is substantial compared to a bike. It wouldn't keep us from going some where, just wondering what to expect. I like to stay on Judes tail in those situations.

Guess weather will play a role in any plans too. Also I have not even mentioned any thing other than Splendora to my hubby. He has an early bed time like you, for work. So when he gets on line in the morning and sees this thread, I guess he will put his 2 cents in.

Thanks again!

[Florida 393]

Quads are on the track at the same time, it is an open practice. Splendora may well be your best bet if it is open. There are a lot of quads usually since the owners are members of a quad team.

Bill

[Henry]

Originally Posted by mxmama

um... "OP".. can u identify meaning of that please? could be so many things, its driving me insane

sorry, it means Open Practice.

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by Florida 393

Quads are on the track at the same time, it is an open practice. Splendora may well be y'alls best bet if it is open. There are a lot of quads usually since the owners are members of a quad team.

Bill

Well they dont bother me to the point not to go somewhere.

I just like to watch Jude at bit more than usual. If the track is wide, as you said, you and John still enjoy the place, then I am sure its still a pleasant experience.

The only other thing about quads is the DUST. Man.. those things spit out some dust LOL. But water fixes all that!!

Actually my daughter has shown an interest in quads (since she HATES dirt bikes) So I think it would be cool for her to see them in action. We have a few utility quads, and I have to constantly tell her, "they were not made for jumping..."

Anyway, she hasn't ever seen one that IS meant for stunts, much less seen the stunts.

We want her to stay involved with us... you know?

Anyway, I'm gonna watch the weather and check with Jody (my husband). And well make some plans by Wednesday evening.

[Florida 393]

If you do come plan on parking the RV at our house Friday and Saturday night if you like. Water and electricity available and you can stay and eat with us. Monica is looking forward to meeting you and the family. Just let us know and go to the track you feel best at.

Bill

[mxmama393]

Originally Posted by Florida 393

If you do come plan on parking the RV at our house Friday and Saturday night if you like. Water and electricity available and you can stay and eat with us. Monica isl ooking forward to meeting you and the family. Just let us know and go to the track you feel best at.

Bill

Hey Bill thats really generous of you! Thanks a million!

You know we have a really long camper huh? like 35' or more.... with out the truck! If we did come, we would be in 2 trucks.. one for the camper, and one for the trailer. So U sure about that?? LOL Thats a bunch of eye sores for the neighbors, and y'all too. LOL

Sounds fun either way, the kids are out of school Friday too. I know its over a 5 hour drive or so from here. So we'll see, how far my husband feels like venturing away from home. (and the weather)


We may have to find something a little closer. Then again , at the same time, it would be great to be there when you get back on that bike again!!

We will know more by tomorrow. Let me know about that camper spot!